Issue - meetings

Matter for Decision

Proposals for the refurbishment of Ditchburn Place sheltered housing scheme.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

(i)   Approve proposals for the refurbishment and extension of Ditchburn Place including the complete refurbishment and extension of existing small flats and existing Supported Housing bedsits to create new flats. Plus internal refurbishment of flats used for sheltered housing together with the provision of new services.

(ii)  Approve the budget of £3,808,982 to fund the project.

(iii)                    Authorise the Director of Community Services to invite tenders and award a contract for the appointment of a main contractor and project consultants to carry out the works for the refurbishment of Ditchburn Place in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution. 

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Development Officer.

In response to Members’ questions the Development Officer confirmed the following:

(i)             It would be more cost effective to replace the communal heating plant instead of the boilers in each of the individual flats.

The Committee resolved unanimously to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.